AF Week in Photos

Kicking up dirt

An MH-139A Grey Wolf lands on a soft dirt field April 5, 2024, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 413th Flight Test Squadron aircrew performed approaches to the field for austere landing testing, part of follow-on developmental tests for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Warm reception

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner walk together during a reception ceremony in Manila, Philippines, April 5, 2024. Kendall was joined by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi to meet with Philippine military and security partners during a trip to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Department of State photo by Maika Gladys Torres)

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Thunder over Texas

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs at the Great Texas Air Show over Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 6, 2024. The F-35A is an agile, versatile, high-performance, 9-G capable multirole fighter that combines stealth, sensor fusion and unprecedented situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Rufus)

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Witnessing history

Students from the Tinker K-8 School at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., watch the solar eclipse, April 8, 2024. The MacDill AFB community gathered to celebrate the eclipse with educational videos and moon-themed snacks. The next total solar eclipse expected to be visible from the U.S. will be in northwest Alaska, March 30, 2033. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Do)

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Eyes on the coast

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter Squadron fly over South Korea’s southern coast, April 2, 2024. The 35th FS, assigned to Kunsan Air Base, delivers airpower and showcases the United States’ commitment to the alliances and stability in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karla Parra)

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Throwing strikes

U.S. Air Force Academy cadet Jimmy Hebenstreit throws a pitch during a game against the University of Northern Colorado at Falcon Field in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 3, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith)

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Air spray

A C-130J-30 Super Hercules from Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., sprays water during a low pass at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, March 25, 2024, as part of a flight test of the 910th Airlift Wing's unique electronic modular aerial spray system. The 910th AW performs these tests to ensure the operability of the spray system aboard the airframe as it prepares to upgrade its aging C-130H Hercules fleet to new J-models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric M. White)

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Next stop, home!

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a B-52 Stratofortress assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to return home from a Bomber Task Force deployment at Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, April 3, 2024. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and validate our always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Staci Kasischke)

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Crossing paths

F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the U.S. Air Force Demonstration team “Thunderbirds,” execute a choreographed demonstration during the Luke Days air show March 24, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The pilots perform approximately 30 maneuvers in a demonstration and the entire show runs about one hour and 15 minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mason Hargrove)

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Let there be light

Senior Airman Solomar Forde, a 60th Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental specialist, runs an operations test on an aircraft infrared anti-collision light at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2024. The 60th MXS delivers safe, professional maintenance that powers a dynamic global mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Merchak)

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Under the cover of darkness

A C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 62nd Airlift Wing, prepares to take off from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., March 22, 2024. The aircraft, part of the C-17 West Coast Demonstration Team, performed at Luke Days 2024, an air show that presents military airpower and civilian acts over two days, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., to a public audience of hundreds of thousands of attendees from Arizona and around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

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Run!!!

Airmen run during a readiness training exercise, March 19, 2024, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The training focused on readiness and adaptability for future contingency missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Sebastianelli)

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Total eclipse of the Raptor

Two T-38A Talons and an F-22A Raptor conduct flying operations during the total solar eclipse in Ohio, April 8, 2024. The squadrons were conducting dissimilar formation training in unfamiliar airspace. (U.S. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

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Perfect weld

Airman Jacalyn Cox, a 157th Maintenance Group metals technology specialist, practices welding different metals March 19, 2024, at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. Cox is completing on-the-job training and learning to weld multiple types of metal and operate equipment needed to fabricate components critical to the operation of the KC-46 Pegasus. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Victoria Nelson)

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This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe who are involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

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Kicking up dirt

Warm reception

Thunder over Texas

Witnessing history

Eyes on the coast

Throwing strikes

Air spray

Next stop, home!

Crossing paths

Let there be light

Under the cover of darkness

Run!!!

Total eclipse of the Raptor

Perfect weld